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Every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive and be the best they can be. At BBC Children in Need, we act where the need is greatest. Our ambition is to create positive and lasting change across the UK for the children and young people who need us most. We provide grants to projects in the UK which focus on children and young people who are disadvantaged. We are local to people in all corners of the UK and support small and large organisations which empower children and extend their life choices.
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On Thursday, BBC Children in Need, in partnership City St George’s University London, had the honour of hosting a conference on neurodiversity and mental health in children and young people, and what a thought-provoking day it was. Together with experts, advocates, and the sector, we delved into discussions and explored in workshops the relationship between neurodiversity and the experience of declining mental health in children and young people across the UK. Our incredible line-up of keynote speakers and panellists shared their groundbreaking research, their unique lived experience expertise, and insights on how we can better support this group of people. The day was full of highlights, including: - A powerful keynote from SEND parent, advocate and author Carrie Grant MBE who discussed the significance of shifting perspectives and challenging societal norms - Inspiring talks from leading experts in child psychology and neurodiversity, including Marcia Brissett-Bailey BSc, PG Dip (QCG), MA,IPSEA, Dr Khurram Saadiq, Tumi Sotire, Dr Tiffany Nelson, Hazel Lim, Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou, and Catherine Loveday, facilitated by our wonderful Chairs Dr Ohemaa Nkansa-Dwamena AFBPsS, Pooja Sikka, and Dr Sian Williams - Incredibly moving stories of young people and families as they navigate neurodiversity in a system that isn’t always set up to support them Interactive workshops presented by Autistica, MindfulnessUK, Dr Sian Williams, Gillian Forrester and Dr Paula Corcoran, which focused on behaviours and trauma and also stigma and narrative attached to neurodiversity - Activities run by Mindfullness UK and immersive VR experiences from Phase Space Ltd to help our attendees relax and recharge in-between sessions While much work remains, it’s incredible to see individuals, charities, community support projects and funders coming together to help improve the experience and outcomes of neurodiverse children and young people, shift the narrative towards an asset-based approach and propel important conversations about the intersection with mental health. It was also encouraging hearing about the positive impact BBC Children in Need’s funded projects are making in their communities and to meet the dedicated people behind them making a difference, including Sunbeams Play and Chinese In Wales Association. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the conversation. Let's continue to champion awareness, acceptance, and inclusive support for neurodiverse children and young people in the UK. Fozia Irfan OBE Sophie Duke Dr Trudi Edginton
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This #InternationalWomensDay, we step forward in solidarity to help #AccelerateAction for gender equality, calling for increased momentum and urgency in addressing the systemic barriers and biases that women face, both in personal and professional spheres. At BBC Children in Need, we believe in the power of empowering women and girls to have a voice and take action in their communities. Through our funded initiatives, like Women Warriors, young women have the opportunity to come together to express themselves, feel supported, and discuss issues relating to their safety.
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Great to see BBC Children in Need funded project Spiral Skills featured in The i paper’s Big Read this week exploring the state of youth services across the UK. As the biggest independent funder of youth work in the UK, we understand the importance of meeting young people where they are – both physically and emotionally. Read more in the below on how our partnership with McDonald’s provides neutral spaces for young people to go in times of crisis to seek advice and support from a trusted adult. https://lnkd.in/ewf_RVGW.
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Today, The #iWill Movement launched a national consultation with Department for Culture, Media and Sport, My Life My Say, and Savanta to ensure young people’s voices are at the heart of shaping a new National Youth Strategy. This new, ten-year strategy aims to tackle the challenges for this generation of young people and ensure that every young person can thrive. As part of BBC Children in Need's commitment to youth voice and participation, and our ongoing work with The #iWill Movement, we encourage young people from across England and Wales to lend their voice and help shape this strategy here: https://lnkd.in/eEQK7cHi #iWill #youthvoice #youthparticipation #nationalyouthstrategy #MakeYourOrder #DeliverYou
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Congratulations to Ezra Collective for their incredible win as Group of the Year at the 2025 BRIT Awards. Their performance and heartfelt speech reminded us of the transformative power of music and the importance of investing in young people: https://lnkd.in/eVmG9QNa Ezra Collective’s journey, which began in youth clubs, is a testament to how nurturing creativity in young people can lead to extraordinary achievements. Their advocacy for youth services and music education highlights how providing opportunities can change lives. At BBC Children in Need, we share this vision. Through our funding and support for youth-focused projects across the UK, we aim to empower young people to learn new skills, make positive relationships, and build their self-confidence. Our Makin’ it initiative with McDonald's UK has already successfully connected 180 McDonald’s restaurants with youth services, and will fund over 1000 new youth work qualifications to give young people greater access to opportunities across the UK. Our partnership with Omaze UK in 2024, raised £3.1m to support young people and enable them to access safe spaces like youth clubs and giving them someone to turn to in times of crisis. Whether it’s through music, sports, or community programs, we believe in the power of youth work to create brighter futures. To find out more about our work in this space, head to: https://lnkd.in/et6JXwRM
Ezra Collective Wins Group Of The Year | The BRIT Awards 2025
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Next week, funders and charities will join BBC Children in Need and City, University of London for a conference to explore the connection between neurodiversity and mental health issues in young people. Every three minutes a child in England is referred to mental health services. Through many years of focused work in this space, we have learned that early intervention can often prevent mental health issues escalating. This event aims to explore the relationship between the presence of neurodiversity and the experience of declining mental health in young people, discuss how it manifests, and ways in which we can support this particular group of young people to address these issues before they take hold. We’re looking forward to hearing from our incredible key speakers including Dr Trudi Edginton, Carrie Grant MBE, Dr Khurram Saadiq, Tumi Sotire, Dr Tiffany Nelson and Autistica.
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We are grateful for all the opportunities we have had to work in collaboration with YMCA George Williams College, and The Centre for Youth Impact, before that. As a sector, we should celebrate the college as steadfast champions for youth voice and engage in conversations to ensure their incredible work is carried forward. https://lnkd.in/ekehJPhj
Statement: The Trustees of YMCA George Williams College have taken the decision to close the charity, with operations ceasing from 31 March 2025. This decision has not been made lightly and follows an extended period of careful consideration and evaluation. Since the merger of the Centre for Youth Impact into YMCA George Williams College in April 2022, we have worked diligently to define our role within both the youth sector and the wider YMCA movement. Our aim was to build on the rich legacies of both institutions while identifying new opportunities to support and empower our partners across the youth sector. Despite these efforts, we have faced persistent challenges in transitioning to a new environment. Over the past few years, the College has implemented a range of measures intended to create a stable and sustainable future. Despite the support of our partners, the measures undertaken, and the good work completed, we have reached the conclusion that we do not face a sustainable future. The external environment remains challenging, and we are very conscious that we are not the only infrastructure organisation in our sector to formally close our operations. This context has contributed to our current position. We are deeply thankful to our dedicated and hardworking staff and recognise the profound impact this will have on them. We are committed to supporting them through this difficult transition. We are also so very grateful for the dedication, hard work, friendship, and commitment shown by our partners and stakeholders over the years both for the Centre for Youth Impact and the College. We are pleased to have been able to work alongside so many over the years, to help shape the basis of youth work training, evaluation and impact measurement in our sector. We pay tribute to the work of our peer organisations in the sector, some of whom have significantly invested in taking on more of the impact and evaluation work in recent years and we hope that the intellectual legacy we leave behind will help to shape that space. While this marks the end of YMCA George Williams College, the impact of our collective work will continue to resonate in the lives of the young people and communities we have served, and we will work closely with our funders and colleagues at YMCA England & Wales to explore opportunities for some areas of our work to live on.
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This #ChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessWeek, award winners of BBC Children in Need’s A Million & Me Award – The Children's Society – are shining a light on how we can help children understand their emotions 💛 https://lnkd.in/echkv4at
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This Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, BBC Children in Need is celebrating the children and young people we support. This year’s 'Know Yourself, Grow Yourself' theme encourages children, young people and trusted adults to embrace self-awareness and their emotions. Here at BBC Children in Need, we recognise the deepening crisis in children’s mental health and are addressing it through 3 key mechanisms: 1) Communicating to promote awareness of, and change behaviours around preventing mental health issues in children. 2) Enabling and supporting conversations with parents, carers and trusted adults. 3) Funding new and/or proven community projects that support children’s mental wellbeing. Take a look at our first Mental Health Impact Report for an insight into some of the activities we’ve undertaken this last year; from convening the third sector on the intersection between mental health and poverty, to launching a new grants programme focusing on the effects of geographic isolation on children’s mental health. You can find lots of resources from Place2Be and also BBC Children in Need’s Everyday Magic Gallery for ideas on the everyday activities you can do to support children’s mental wellbeing. Place2Be resources: https://lnkd.in/dy8_z-tQ Everyday Magic Gallery: https://lnkd.in/ekEEh_rK If you’re interested in learning more about our work in the mental health space and how we might collaborate, please take a look at our latest Mental Health Impact Report Black Thrive The Health Foundation Impact on Urban Health The Children's Society KIM Inspire (https://lnkd.in/eNnfifre)